US Bridges

C-42-766 over Lyman Lake

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI SW of Lyman · Structure no. 000000000003525

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-766 over Lyman Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-42-766 over Lyman Lake in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-42-766
CrossesLyman Lake
Location6.5 MI SW of Lyman
RouteCounty Highway 766
Coordinates35.01526, -82.20629
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-766 over Lyman Lake built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-766 over Lyman Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-766 over Lyman Lake carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-766 over Lyman Lake?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-766 over Lyman Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.